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I've been researching online a vacation for my husband and I to Hawaii this September for about 10 days. We would like to vist 3 islands, Oahu, Kauai & Maui. I have been looking at the island hopping cruise ships, but only see 7 day cruises, which I feel will not give me enough time to see all the places I am interested in. On the other hand, trying to arrange air, airport transfers & hotel reservations is overwhelming when I don't know where the towns are located in comparison to where the attractions that I want to see are. Can you give me any suggestions as to how to go about this?
Aloha Fran,
The only cruise ship Sailing inter-island is NCL's Pride of America. If you only have 7 days it's a good way to see three of the major islands. I have taken the cruise and you do get a lot of land time, with 1 2/2 days on Maui and Kauai and 2 days on the Big Island split between Kona and Hilo. A lot of people do a pre or post package and spend 2 or 3 days on Oahu. So you can take 10 days and see quite a bit. If you do a land package you need at least 14 days because of the travel time flying between the islands. The best advice I can give you is to talk to an agent here in Hawaii, we have 16 agents here at http://www.hawaii-aloha.com who are experts in Hawaii only.
Mahalo for your question and I will be adding to this answer during our podcast today, look for episode #246 http://www.hawaii-aloha.com/podcast
Let me know if you need more help, Mahalo, Bruce
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Bruce Fisher
Expertise
I’m a Hawaii Vacation Specialist and the founder of Hawaii-Aloha.com. I have lived here in the islands for 20 years and have developed a special affinity and enthusiasm for this wonderful place. I’m so grateful that each and every day I can help folks plan and make their vacation dreams come true. My company specializes in inbound travel from mainland US to all the islands of Hawaii. I can answer any travel questions relating to travel packages, airfare, weddings, all inclusive and cruises to Hawaii.
Experience
14 Years as Hawaii Travel Specialist
Organizations
International Association of Travel Agents, Cruise Lines International Association, Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau, American Society of Travel Agents, Outside Sales and Support Network, Association of Retail Travel Agents, National Association of Commissioned Travel Agents, Better Business Bureau
Publications
Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Travel Agent-Home Based, Travel Agent Magazine, Travel Weekly, Travel Trade, Smarter Travel, Honolulu Advertiser, Honolulu Star Bulletin, Pacific Business News, Hawaii Business
Education/Credentials
B.S in Psychology
Certified Hawaii HVCB Destination Specialist All ISlands
Certified Norwegian Freestyle Cruise Line Specialist
Outrigger Specialist
Hyatt Specialist
Marriott Hotel Sales Specialist
Fairmont Famous Agent
Hilton Hawaiian University Certified
Ambassador of Aloha Certification
Awards and Honors
2010 Travel Age West Trendsetter Award Winner - Runner up "Travel Agent Superstar"
2011 MLT Star Awward
2012 Top 50 Online Travel Influencers
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